Bottle carrier



Dec. 23, 1947. D FERRls BOTTLE CARRIER 2 sheets-sheet 1 Filed Feb. l, 1946 Fsc. 1,

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D. FERRIS BOTTLE CARRIER Dec. 23, 1947.

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Patented Dec. 23, `1947 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BOTTLE CARRIER Daniel Ferris, St. Louis, Mo.

Application February 1, 1946, Serial No. 644,850

2 Claims. l

This invention relates to a bottle carrier, and more particularly to such a device for the trans portation of bottles of` beer, ginger ale, soft drinks, and the like.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved carrier adapted to facilitate the transportation of bottles, whereby a plurality of bottles may be carried substantially as a unit, thus avoiding the difficulty incident to the carrying of a plurality of bottles as individual units.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of such a device which may be readily applied to and removed from the bottles to be carried with a minimum of effort and .difliculty A further `object of the invention is the provision of such a device which will securely hold the bottles in related assembly therewith, obviating the possibility of one or more of the bottles falling from the container, and the consequent chance of breaking thereof.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of such a device which is sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and eliicient in operation, and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture, assemble and utilize.

Other objects will in part be obvious and in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds, and shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein there are shown preferred embodiments of this inventive concept.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is atop plan view of one form of carrier embodying features of the instant invention.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the device shown in Figure l, certain portions thereof being broken away and certain concealed parts thereof being indicated in dotted lines.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the device of Figure 1 shown in a different position of adjustment.

Figure 4 is an end elevational view of the de vice disclosed in Figures 1 to `3, inclusive.

Figure 5 is a top plan view of a modified form of construction.

Figure 6 is a side view, partially in elevation and partially in section, of the device disclosed in Figure 5.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts througho-ut the several views of the drawings.

Having reference now to the drawings, and more particularly to the modification of this invention disclosed in Figures 1 to 4, inclusive, the

bottle carrier generally indicated at IG is comfprised of two strips II and I 2 of substantially identical length, each provided with a plurality of semicircular apertures I3 and i4, respectively, which, when the strips are aligned in parallel relation, coact to form circular apertures of a diameter slightly greater than the neck of a conventional beer or softdrink bottle, but of less diameter than the bead surmounting the neck of such bottle. The strips II and I2 are secured together at one end, as by a, metal clip l5, secured to the strip l l, as by rivets or screws i6, and secured to strip I2, as by a pivot pin I'I. As best shown in dotted lines in Figure 3, the corner of the strip l2 is cut away, as at I8, to allow limited pivotal movement of the strip I2 with respect to the strip I l A latch member 2li is secured, as on a pivot 2 l, to the opposite end of the strip I I and includes a downwardly depending portion 22, as best shown in Figure 4, and an inturned portion 23 adapted to underlie the strip I 2 when in latching position. The portion 23 is bent outwardly and thence downwardly, as at 2t, to provide a linger grip by means of which the member 2# may be rotated about the pivot pin 2 l.

A suitable handle 25 is also provided, preferably comprised of rope or similar lleXible material, the opposite ends of which are passed through suitable apertures in the strip-s I I and I2 and secured in position, as by knotting the ends as indicated at 26 and 2l.

From the foregoing the operation of the device should now be readily understandable. When it is desired to insert bottles into the device, the latch 20 is moved by the finger grip 2d tothe position disclosed in Figure 3, and the strips Il and IZ are separated. The device is then positioned around the neck Of the bottles to be carried, and below the bead thereof, whereupon the strips lI and i2 are moved to the position disclosed in Figure 1, and the latch 2S moved until the portion 23 engages the strip l2, securely holding the strips together. Obviously, after such action the three bottles adapted to be carried may be readily moved as a unit simply by lifting the rope handle 25, the device securely holding the bottles against separation, and correspondingly against damage as by breakage. In the illustrative embodiment above shown, the device is adapted for the carrying of three bottles, but it will be readily understood that this modication may be readily adapted to more or less bottles as occasion may demand.

A modified form of construction is disclosed in Figures 5 and 6. In this form of device there is provided a base plate 30 provided with. a plurality of recessed seats 3| of a diameter to accommodate the base of a normal beer or soft drink bottle. In the illustrative embodiment shown, the plate 33 is of rectangular conguration and of a dimension to accommodate the bases of six bottles. An upper plate 32 is provided and has a plurality of apertures 33 therein of a number to correspond to the recesses 3l, and of a diameter to surround the necks 34 of bottles 35, but not of a sufficient diameter to pass below the necks of such bottles.

The means for securin-g the two plates 39 and 32 in related assembly about a plurality of bottles take the form of a rope or similar member generally indicated at 33. The rope 36 is provided with a knot 3l above the top plate 32 and passes through a suitable aperture 38 in plate 32 downwardly through an aperture 39 in base plate 33, and thence upwardly through an aperture 40 passing between the plates and outwardly through an aperture 4! in the upper plate 32 forming a handle loop 42. The opposite end of the handle loops 42 passes through an aperture 43 in plate 32 oppositely spaced to the aperture 4|, and thence downwardly through an aperture 44 in plate 30 and upwardly through apertures 45 in plate 3D and 46 in plate 32 to terminate in a knot 4l.

The loop 42 is of substantial extent in such manner that the plates 32 and 33 may be separated to a distance in excess of the height of a normal beer or soft drink bottle. When it is desired to utilize the device, a plurality of bottles are seated, after the plates have been separated to the full extent permitted by the rope 36, in the depressions 3 I, and the plate 32 tted downwardly thereover, the necks 34 of the bottles passing through the apertures 33. Obviously, when the device is picked up by means of the loop 42, due to the arrangement of the parts and the positioning of the rope, the tension exerted by the pull on the handle 42 will cause the two plates 30 and 32 to contract to the limit permitted by the diameter of the apertures 33, thus holding the bottles securely in position within the container.

Now, from the foregoing, it will be seen that there are herein provided improved bottle carriers embodying the features of this inventive concept which accomplish all the objects of this invention, and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

Since many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and since many modications may be made in the embodiments hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

l. In a bottle carrier, a bar having substantially .semi-circular recesses in one side, a complementary bar having corresponding recesses, means hinging the bars together at one end, a, clip removably holding the bars together at the opposite end, and a flexible handle with one end mounted in the iirst bar and the other in the complementary bar, the points where the ends of the handle are mounted in the bars being oiset wherein the strain on the handle in supporting bottles in the recesses of the bars urges the bars together in clamping relation around the necks of the bottles.

2. In a bottle carrier, a bar having substantially semi-circular recesses in one side, a complementary bar having corresponding recesses, means hinging the bars together at one end, a clip removably holding the bars together at the opposite end, and a exible handle with one end mounted in the rst bar and the other in the complementary bar, the points where the ends of the handle are mounted in the bars being offset wherein the strain on the handle in supporting bottles in the recesses of the bars urges the bars together in clamping relation around the necks of the bottles, said recesses forming circular openings of a diameter in excess of that of a neck of a conventional beer bottle but less than that of the bead thereof when said bars are in clamped relation.

DANIEL FERRIS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 2,333,757 Whitaker Nov, 9, 1943 2,339,598 Burge et al Jan. 18, 1944 2,359,539 Dechar Oct, 3, 1944 2,363,950 Fearon Nov. 28, 1944 2,408,249 Cohn Sept. 24, 1946 

